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grater Definition

grater (grātər)

noun

a utensil with a rough surface on which to grate spices, vegetables, cheese, etc.

grater Usage Examples

Converse of object

use: Cooks Notes: Use a cheese grater to grate the vegetables.

Modifies a noun

  • clarity: The new edition spells out unacceptable practice with grater clarity.
  • emphasis: It allows a much grater emphasis on characters and their inter-relation, and is played at a much faster and exciting pace.

Noun used with modifier

  • cheese: All the outside of his left leg looks like someone did im over with a cheese grater.
  • nutmeg: Chrissie Hynde, on the other hand, is the sandpaper of the veggie movement, the carborundum stone, the nutmeg grater.
  • mouli: Purée the cauliflower in a food processor or mouli grater.
  • Parmesan: Small and compact, the Parmesan grater will store easily in a fridge and look stylish when entertaining family or friends.

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